jobdata API vs PostStack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
jobdata API vs PostStack: common questions
Which is more reliable, jobdata API or PostStack?
Both are neck-and-neck — jobdata API and PostStack each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, jobdata API or PostStack?
jobdata API has the lower median latency in our checks — jobdata API responds in 640 ms versus PostStack at 1066 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do jobdata API and PostStack need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — jobdata API uses an API key and PostStack uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call jobdata API and PostStack from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call jobdata API and PostStack from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are jobdata API and PostStack free for commercial use?
jobdata API has unclear commercial terms, and PostStack has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.